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Red Sox, Brewers Linked In Potential Trade Of Two-Time All-Star

If there's one thing we've learned about the Boston Red Sox this winter, it's that trades may be the only way they can get things done anymore. Everyone

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Red Sox 'High' On Projected $161 Million Phillies All-Star

If you look at the Boston Red Sox's offseason from the perspective of what they have added, it's not been bad. Sonny Gray, Willson Contreras, and Johan Oviedo were all good pickups by the front office.

Nico Hoerner News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 14

Red Sox's Projected Cost For Cubs' Nico Hoerner Revealed By Insider

The Boston Red Sox are in scramble mode, and it's hard to predict where they'll turn next. Losing Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs was a monster disappointment, and four days later, the Red Sox haven't been at the center of many new reports.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 14

Red Sox Nightmare Scenario With Mets, Blue Jays In Play

If the Boston Red Sox want to make a splash in free agency, they’re going to need to act quickly. Boston just saw in the Alex Bregman sweepstakes that things are moving quickly across the league.

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The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players with at least 1,200 career hits can you name in six minutes?

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Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / January 14

Red Sox sign bevy of minor league free agents: Devin Sweet, Alec Gamboa, T.J. Sikkema, Tayron Guerrero

Regarding the Red Sox offseason, you may have heard, among other things, that they have not yet signed a Major League free agent. That is true. It is, in fact, unclear if the front office is aware that free agency began on November 6th. Minor league free agents, though?

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 14

Red Sox Embarrassed Again As Details Emerge On Alex Bregman Negotiations

At this point, it's impossible not to call the Alex Bregman situation one giant screw-up for the Boston Red Sox. The more we learn about how the Red Sox conducted themselves in pursuing Bregman, the more we have to reconcile the fact that Bregman wanted to be in Boston until the team pushed him away.

MLB News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

Alex Bregman Is Gone, What’s Next For The Boston Red Sox

Alex Bregman is no longer an option for the Boston Red Sox. Saturday, he with the Chicago Cubs for five-years, $175 million. The Red Sox are left to salvage the remainder of the offseason any way that they can.

Boston Red Sox News / Last Word On Sports / January 13

Three Red Sox Prospects to Watch in 2026

The Boston Red Sox entered the 2025 season having the number one farm system in all of Baseball by Baseball America. By midseason, that ranking had dropped

Patrick Halligan News / Blogging the Red Sox / January 14

Red Sox sign 6-foot-6 righty Patrick Halligan to minor league deal

The Red Sox have agreed to terms on a minor league contract with free-agent right-hander Patrick Halligan, as was first reported by Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / January 14

Report: Red Sox to ‘aggressively pursue’ 2-time All-Star in free agency

The Boston Red Sox tried, but failed, to bring slugger Alex Bregman back to town. Bregman signed a five-year, $175 million deal with the Chicago Cubs after just one year in Boston.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 13

Red Sox Previously Met With Astros All-Star; Could Be Alex Bregman Pivot

Creativity probably wasn't what Boston Red Sox fans were hoping for from their team in free agency, but it may soon be the letter of the law. Alex Bregman, who chose the Chicago Cubs over the Red Sox in free agency over the weekend, may have been Boston's last, best bet to land an impactful free-agent hitter.

MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 13

Red Sox Sign 6'6'' Righty After Electing Free Agency From Astros

The Boston Red Sox have had an ongoing trend this offseason of adding tall hurlers on minor league deals. The trend continued on Tuesday. Andrew Parker of SoxProspects.com reported that the Red Sox are signing 6'6'' righty Patrick Halligan to a minor league deal.

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MLB News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 13

Red Sox-Cole Ragans Buzz Starts Again After Alex Bregman Miss

The Boston Red Sox need a bit more firepower but options are starting to come off the board left and right. Alex Bregman was the most seamless option on the board for the Red Sox in free agency, but he's taken.

Triston Casas News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 13

Red Sox' Triston Casas Has Uphill Battle For Opening Day Return

The biggest story of the week — and offseason — for the Boston Red Sox is the loss of Alex Bregman. Unless the club lands someone like Bo Bichette or Kyle Tucker, this will remain the case.

Boston Red Sox News / Sport Relay / January 13

Grading the Red Sox Offseason Moves

As the 2026 season inches closer, let’s take a look at the Boston Red Sox notable moves this offseason and give some grades. This will also cover one notable departure.

Yoan Moncada News / Over The Monster / January 13

Should the Red Sox sign free agent infielder Yoan Moncada?

Welcome back to the 2025-26 edition of Smash or Pass, in which we examine potential free agent and trade targets to determine whether the Red Sox should pursue them and what it would take to land them. Next up, a former top prospect.

Alex Bregman News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 13

New Details Emerge On Alex Bregman’s Near Return To Red Sox

It has been a rough week for the Boston Red Sox and it's only Tuesday, as of writing. This past weekend, the Red Sox lost the Alex Bregman sweepstakes.

MLB News / Total Pro Sports / January 13

MLB Rumors: Red Sox Eye Former Yankees Reliever to Bolster Pitching Depth

The Boston Red Sox are having a disappointing season by far, and fans cannot be more upset. They lost Alex Bregman to the Chicago Cubs and are now left with little from the free agent market.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / January 13

Could the Red Sox finish in last place in 2026?

In the 19 years between 1993 and 2011, the Red Sox didn’t finish in last place in the division a single time. In the 14 years since 2011, they finished in last 6 times.

Boston Red Sox News / Boston Red Sox on SI / January 13

Red Sox Reached Out To 11-Year Veteran Hurler In Free Agency

Despite the fact that Alex Bregman is no longer out there for the taking, there are pieces available in free agency who could help the Boston Red Sox in 2026.

Boston Red Sox News / Over The Monster / January 13

As time runs out, what do the Red Sox do?

The Red Sox made it through Fenway Fest before the Alex Bregman news broke. After months of negotiations and all the work that went into acquiring him last year, the saga is over.

Boston Red Sox News / Larry Brown Sports / January 12

Red Sox reportedly made huge blunder in Alex Bregman contract talks

The Boston Red Sox were viewed as the favorite to keep Alex Bregman all throughout free agency right up until he signed with the Chicago Cubs. A new claim suggests the Red Sox overestimated their position, and it cost them dearly.

Boston Red Sox News / Yardbarker / January 11

Red Sox facing worst-case scenario at third after losing Alex Bregman

The Boston Red Sox lost their third baseman on Saturday night.

Cubs make splash signing, bring in Alex Bregman on five-year contract

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Roman Anthony News / Athlon Sports / January 10

Roman Anthony Makes Career Announcement on Saturday

The Boston Red Sox enjoyed a strong 2025 season, returning to the MLB playoffs behind the efforts of their young, emerging core. Although their postseason run was cut short, the future remains bright thanks to the rise of left-handed slugger Roman Anthony.